East Is East
1999, English. Directed by Damien O'Donnell.
A comedy of families, a chip shop... and a very randy dog.
In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1999
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ayub Khan-Din
- Budget
- $3.8M
- Box office
- $28M
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East Is East: quick answers
What comes after East Is East?
Next in the series: West Is West (2010).
Is East Is East worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is East Is East?
East Is East runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does East Is East have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for East Is East. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
East Is East parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
East Is East is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is East Is East on?
East Is East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like East Is East?
If you liked East Is East, try The Infidel, Four Lions, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
Who directed East Is East?
East Is East (1999) was directed by Damien O'Donnell and stars Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Ian Aspinall.